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Washingtonians Fear Job Loss
One-Third of Washington residents fear job loss
Washington residents express great fear over job security


Washington residents are worried about the security of their jobs. During the 2nd Annual Washington State Workplace Confidence Survey, 29 percent of workers say they are concerned about loosing their jobs. 36 percent of respondents said the are considering returning to school. Many residents currently employed said that they would like to enhance their career by returning to school or even consider a new career all together.

Vice President of employer development at Everest College, Wendy Cullen says that the lack of workplace confidence is understandable considering Washington was hit hard last year by a falling economy.

The survey also found that anxiety in the workplace is on the rise with the most stressful factor being money followed closely by fear of losing jobs.